IDEA Bridge's game back in December of 2024 was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They really took it to the Jehovah-Jireh Warriors for the full four quarters, racking up a 62-29 win. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 39-14.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead IDEA Bridge to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ray Melancon Jr., who went 11 for 16 on his way to 24 points and four steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which Melancon Jr. has scored at least a third of IDEA Bridge's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kemondrae Fleming, who went 8 of 12 on his way to 19 points and three steals.
IDEA Bridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.

Capitals
01/08/25 @ Jehovah-Jireh | 62-29 |
12/20/24 @ Westminster Academy | 57-87 |
12/19/24 vs Glen Oaks | 37-47 |
12/18/24 vs Belaire | 50-40 |
12/12/24 vs Thrive Academy | 66-33 |
IDEA Bridge's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10. As for Jehovah-Jireh, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. IDEA Bridge will challenge Broadmoor at 6:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Jehovah-Jireh, they will head out to face off against North Iberville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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